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India Sends Flood Relief to Devastated Kenya

May 14, 2024

In response to the catastrophic floods affecting Kenya, the Government of India has dispatched its second tranche of humanitarian assistance, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on May 14, 2024. This aid includes essential supplies to aid ..

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Sei Whales Return to Argentina After Century

May 14, 2024

For the first time in over a century, sei whales have been observed in the marine areas near Argentina’s Patagonian coast. This is an important event in marine conservation, symbolising a rebound after years of alarming decline due to historical ..

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Five States Show Interest in Aadhaar-Based Authentication for GST Registration

May 14, 2024

According to an official statement, five Indian states, such as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, have shown interest in using Aadhaar-based authentication for GST registration. Additionally, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and the Union Territory of Puducherry have started testing Aadhaar identification. ..

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US Safety Agency Probes Amazon’s Zoox Over Self-Driving Car Crashes

May 14, 2024

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of the US government is looking into Amazon’s self-driving robot cab unit, Zoox. This comes after two cases in which the robotaxis suddenly slowed down and was hit from behind by motorcyclists. One ..

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OpenAI Offers Free GPT-4o, Unveils New Capabilities

May 14, 2024

OpenAI, a major player in the field of artificial intelligence study, recently announced big improvements to their AI models, including the release of the GPT-4o model. During a livestream event, Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI, stated that this ..

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Kenya Faces Cholera Outbreak Amid Heavy Rains and Flooding

May 14, 2024

Kenya has had a serious cholera outbreak recently. This is because of the long rains, which destroyed sanitation facilities and contaminated water sources. The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) have both reported cases and told the ..

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Nagaland Government To Form Committee to Resolve Long-Standing Naga Conflict

May 14, 2024

The government of Nagaland has announced plans to establish a Political Affairs Committee (PAC) with the overarching aim of finding a fair and inclusive solution to the pervasive Naga political issue. This decision was taken in a meeting chaired by ..

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Archeologists Discover Ancient Supercontinent Sahul, Linked Asia to Australia

May 14, 2024

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of Sahul, a lost supercontinent that facilitated human migration from Asia to Australia about 70,000 years ago. This finding hints towards the likelihood of many yet-undiscovered historic sites across the globe. What is Sahul? Sahul was ..

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2024 World Wildlife Crime Report

May 14, 2024

The 2024 World Wildlife Crime Report was released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime on May 13, 2024. This report provides insights into the illegal wildlife trade that occurred between 2015 and 2021. Key Findings: Animal Species ..

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PM Gati Shakti Boosts Social Security, Expands Health Infrastructure

May 13, 2024

Recently, the Ministry of Labour and Employment joined the PM Gati Shakti site. Strengthening health infrastructure and social security measures in industrial places and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) is the main goal. According to Sumita Dawra, secretary of the ministry, ..

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